Design Architect: Visionary Lead

American Institute of Architecture Students; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

HHJ, a Tacoma-based full-service design-build firm, seeks a Design Architect to lead the creative direction from concept through early design phases. You will establish project vision, guide design strategy, and ensure design excellence while aligning with budget and schedule.

You will serve as a design leader and client-facing partner, collaborating with principals, project teams, and our in-house construction group to deliver cohesive, buildable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Licensed Architect required.
• 10–15+ years of professional experience with design leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead project visioning, conceptual and schematic design across multiple projects.
• Serve as primary design voice in client presentations, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Translate client goals into innovative, buildable design solutions.
• Guide and mentor project architects and junior designers.
• Oversee development of diagrams, renderings, and construction documents.

Skills

Design leadership

Concept development

Client relationships

Team leadership

Communication skills

Design presentations

AI-driven design

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Lumion

Job description

HHJ, a Tacoma-based full-service design-build firm, seeks a Design Architect to lead the creative direction from concept through early design phases. You will establish project vision, guide design strategy, and ensure design excellence while aligning with budget and schedule.

You will serve as a design leader and client-facing partner, collaborating with principals, project teams, and our in-house construction group to deliver cohesive, buildable solutions in a fast-paced environment.